Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio, born 31 May 1978 in Davao City, is the 15th Vice President of the Philippines, serving since 30 June 2022 alongside President Bongbong Marcos. She is the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte and a major political figure in her own right.

Her Parents

Father: Rodrigo Roa Duterte, born 28 March 1945 — 16th President of the Philippines (2016–2022); former Mayor of Davao City for over two decades.

Mother: Elizabeth Abellana Zimmerman, born 1947 — Sara's mother; former flight attendant. She and Rodrigo separated in the early 2000s.

Rodrigo also has a long-term partner, Honeylet Avanceña, who is the mother of Rodrigo's youngest daughter.

Her Siblings

Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, born 24 March 1975 — elder brother; former Davao City Vice Mayor; current Member of the Philippine House of Representatives.

Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, born 22 November 1987 — younger brother; current Mayor of Davao City.

Veronica Duterte, born around 2004 — Rodrigo's youngest daughter, with Honeylet Avanceña.

Her Husband: Manases Carpio

Manases "Mans" Roxas Carpio, born 1976, is a Filipino lawyer. She and Mans married in 2007.

Their Children

Sharky Carpio, born 2007.

Stingray Carpio, born 2008.

Stonefish Carpio, born 2014.

The Duterte Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Rodrigo Roa Duterte (b. 28 March 1945) — 16th President of the Philippines.

Mother: Elizabeth Zimmerman (b. 1947).

Siblings: Paolo Duterte (b. 24 March 1975); Sebastian "Baste" Duterte (b. 22 November 1987); Veronica Duterte (b. ~2004, with Honeylet Avanceña).

Husband: Manases Carpio (b. 1976, lawyer); married 2007.

Children: Sharky Carpio (b. 2007); Stingray Carpio (b. 2008); Stonefish Carpio (b. 2014).

Sara Duterte:

  • Born 31 May 1978, Davao City
  • Stella Maris Academy; San Pedro College, Davao
  • Ateneo de Davao University (BS Respiratory Therapy, 1999)
  • San Beda Graduate School of Law (JD, 2005)
  • Mayor of Davao City (2010–2013, 2016–2022)
  • Founded the party Hugpong ng Pagbabago in 2018
  • Vice President of the Philippines from 30 June 2022
  • Secretary of Education (June 2022 – July 2024)
  • Impeached by the House of Representatives in February 2025

What the Duterte Family Story Teaches Us

A father who was Mayor of Davao for over twenty years and then President. A separated mother. Two brothers in Davao politics. A half-sister from the father's later relationship. A lawyer husband. Three children whose names — Sharky, Stingray, Stonefish — are sea-creature-themed, reflecting the family's connection to the sea. A daughter who has now served as Vice President of the Philippines.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Duterte story carries the same lesson. Family-naming conventions are part of the family record. The Carpio children's sea-creature names are a deliberate parental choice that defines the children's identity. Write down what your family's naming conventions have been. They are the small details that make a tree feel real.

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